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It was as if these two teams didn’t just take the football field for a brutal faceoff. It was more like they assumed their respective positions on a battlefield. The physicality was so thick that even you, as a fan, felt it. And boy did Sunday Night Football in America embrace it.

Unfortunately, the rivalry has lost its luster. Most, if not all of those unforgettable, thunderous hits would be deemed illegal in today’s NFL. And that’s our loss. The league prefers high scoring games and an excess of penalties intended to promote player safety.

We have our memories of this rivalry that was once the best in all of sport. We can go back and watch some of the highlights. We can remember how it felt. We were there.

But to my dismay and yours, the rivalry will never be the same.

And for that we can thank the new NFL.

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About Tony Lombardi

Tony is the founder EutawStreetReport.com and RussellStreetReport.com. His work has been featured on various sports websites and he hosts The Russell Street Report and Armchair Quarterback both seen and heard on Fanimal Radio. Among his favorite things in life are his wife, kids, family, friends, The Beatles, Breaking Bad, Gladiator, The Godfather, Guinness, orange crushes, meatballs and Key West, not necessarily in that order. Follow Tony on Twitter @RSRLombardi. More from Tony Lombardi

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Lombardi’s Way - A column from the 24×7 founder that focuses on the Ravens, the NFL, Baltimore, the world of sports or life’s inspirations.

Word on The Street - In the spirit of the CBS Sports Minute with Boomer Esiason, RSR brings you Word on The Street, a 90 second (or less) podcast on topics exclusively relating to the Baltimore Ravens.

Ravens Links - We’ll give you the best stories about the Ravens from around the web three times per week.

The Fanimal - If you are an animal about the Baltimore Ravens, then you are a Fanimal! Follow the Russell Street Report blog Fanimal Crackers!

The Edgar Awards - The Edgar Awards will range from the Maryland county that is home to the best Ravens fans to the best Ravens podcast; from the best collection of displaced fans to the best local craft brews that should be part of your next tailgating party.

The Road to RSR - Our writers explains their journeys as fans and how they came to write for our little corner of sports media.